Glitches with the new Federal Application for Federal Student Aid form have been blamed for fewer applications nationwide in 2023. In Maine, 23% fewer students had applied for the aid that will help them decide which college to attend or whether to go to college at all.
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Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at D.C. campus
City officials were set to appear before hostile Republicans in Congress who are demanding police crackdowns on protests nationwide, but the hearing was canceled.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
81-year-old Auburn woman graduating from CMCC after 21-year journey
Kathryn Welgoss will receive her diploma from the college Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
York schools to pay former teacher $237,500 to settle gay discrimination lawsuit
The school department agreed to pay $170,000 to Michele Figueira and $67,500 to her lawyers after she alleged the school discriminated against her for being gay.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Maine high schools, youth organizations that commit to Envirothon next year are eligible for free starter kit
Grant funding has made 20 kits, valued at $200 each, available for free to high schools and youth organizations that commit to start Envirothon teams and compete next year.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Canton residents seek seat on Dixfield-based school board
Carl Lueders is seeking another three-year term; Thomas Peters is also a candidate.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
Superintendent proposes Phillips-based district budget to Kingfield Selectmen
Superintendent Laura Columbia proposes reducing reliance on balance forward funds in district budgets, emphasizing long-term fiscal sustainability and investment in reserve accounts for critical expenses.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Students to help Casco Bay communities plan for a warmer, wetter future
The students will be asked to research and design novel ways of living and working in Portland, South Portland and the Casco Bay islands as the climate changes.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston residents speak in support of keeping Islamic holiday in school calendar
Some have complained the holiday’s date is unpredictable, making it difficult for parents to plan for child care.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
In wake of Maine crashes, officials preach safety when cars and horse-drawn buggies share the road
As Amish people have settled in Maine communities, buggies have become a more common sight and experts say motorists have had to adjust.